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BLITZDUCTOR® XT with LifeCheck® –Protection and maximum availability

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DEHN protectsProtection of workers and material assets is of utmost impor-tance to us. To this end, our solutions combine knowledge of the specific industry with long-standing technical experience in surge protection, lightning protection and safety equip-ment. Our economically and technically sound lightning and surge protection concepts ensure system availability and protect your investments and yields in the long term.

BLITZDUCTOR XT combined arresters with integrated Life-Check are a perfect example of the efficiency, quality and safety of our products.

BLITZDUCTOR® XT – a multi-purpose combined arrester

Compact in design, the BLITZDUCTOR XT base part and protection modules perfectly complement each other for DIN rail mounting. The universal base part minimises sto-rage requirements and eases prewiring and maintenance operations.

BLITZDUCTOR® XT is reliable

BLITZDUCTOR XT ensures maximum system availability since the modules can be replaced without signal interrup-tion. All protection elements are integrated in the module, thus facilitating replacement and maintenance.

BLITZDUCTOR® XT is robust

Thanks to its snap-in mechanism, the arrester provides pro-tection against vibration effects and shock up to a 30-fold acceleration of gravity. The function-optimised design allows to replace the module without problems.

BLITZDUCTOR® XT is intelligent

The unique RFID-based LifeCheck technology allows fast and easy testing of arresters without removing the module from the system circuit. LifeCheck immediately indicates imminent electrical or thermal overload of the components. The test devices of the DEHNrecord family allow to con-tactlessly detect potentially pre-damaged arrester without interfering with the signal circuit. The condition monitoring module permanently monitors the condition of the arrester, thus ensuring maximum availability.

BLITZDUCTOR® XT is versatile

Arresters of the BLITZDUCTOR XT family were tested in external test laboratories according to application and country-specific requirements and international standards. Their suitability for different fields of application was also tested, for example the use of BLITZDUCTOR XT Ex (i) in potentially explosive atmospheres.

BLITZDUCTOR® XT

• protectsagainstlightningcurrentsandsurges• iscapableofprotectingterminalequipment• allowseasyreplacementofmodules• takesupminimalspacethankstoitsfunctionaldesign• isshockandvibration-resistant

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Space in switchgear cabinets is limited. For this reason, the base part and the protection modules are compact in design and thus ideal for DIN rail mounting. Since the base part can be used for every type of module, storage require-ments are minimised.

Over a width of only 12 mm, up to four single lines or two pairs can be connected on two levels. For DIN rail moun-ting purposes, lines of a pair belonging to each other are connected on top of one another.

The BLITZDUCTOR XT base part is a four-pole universal feed-through terminal for insertion of the protection module without signal interruption. Since no components of the protective circuit are integrated in the base part, maintenance operation is only required for the protection modules. This allows modules to be replaced without inter-rupting the signal circuit.

• Lightningcurrentcarryinglaminatedcontacts

• Leading/retardedmake-before-breakswitchcontactsfor uninterrupted removal and insertion without downtime

• Mechanicalreversepolarityprotectionensuresthatthe module is installed in the correct position

• Modulereleasespringforremovingtheprotection module without problems

• Theearthingfootensurescost-effectiveinstallation. No additional earth connection is required since the device is safely earthed via the DIN rail.

• Clearidentificationofthe“protected“sideensures correct installation

• Designationspaceformarkingthecircuits

• High-qualityfour-polescrewterminals,strandedup to a cross-section of 2.5 mm2, solid up to a cross-section of 4 mm2

Universal: A single base part for every module

Reliable: Make-before-break switch contacts

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The function-optimised arrester design allows to safely plug the protection module into the base part and to remove it without problems. The module is secured in the base part by snapping it in (audible click).

This snap-in mechanism ensures safe operation even in case of vibration effects and shock up to a 30-fold accele-ration of gravity.

A module release spring and laminated spring contacts in the base part allow to easily remove the module by pres-sing the grey module release button. A mechanical reverse polarity protection ensures that the module is installed in the correct position.

BLITZDUCTOR XT with LifeCheck uses RFID technology for monitoring the protective circuit and for communication. All arrester elements of BLITZDUCTOR XT are monitored in the protection module. Thus, imminent electrical or thermal overload of the components is reliably detected before the arrester fails and the availability of the system to be protected is limited.

A monitoring circuit with a transponder in the arrester permanently monitors the protective circuit for pre-damage caused by thermal overheating or impulse currents. The RFID reader allows to read out information within a matter of seconds without removing the arrester. Thus, tests can be carried out without downtime.

The DEHNrecord LC tester allows to quickly and contact-lessly carry out tests without downtime. It indicates the status of the arrester and the date of the last test. In case of pre-damage, preventive replacement of the arrester ensures system availability.

Robust: Snap-in mechanism makes the arrester vibration and shock-resistant

Intelligent: LifeCheck® detects pre-damaged arresters

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Lightning strikes and surges may bring systems to a stand-still. In case of airport or railway signalling systems, such a standstill represents a substantial hazard to human life. Safety is therefore a key reason for deciding in favour of condition monitoring. Another reason is to increase pro-ductivity through maximum system availability. The lower the downtime, the higher is the production output.

TheDEHNrecordSCM/MCMXTmonitoringdevicesmakecondition monitoring easy. They monitor up to ten protec-tion modules, identify pre-damage and show the module affected. Pre-damaged arresters can be replaced in time without signal interruption and affecting the operation of the system thanks to the make-before-break switch contacts. Thus, the system is available at any time and protected against interference.

In case of imminent arrester overload, the three-coloured LED indicates this fault condition and transmits it via the remotesignallingcontact.Malfunctionoftheconditionmonitoring module, for example due to a power failure, is also indicated.

Condition monitoring in-creases safety and system availability

DEHNrecord MCM XT monitors up to ten protection modules

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Data networks and measuring and control systems are equipped with numerous interfaces that place different re-quirements on the performance of protection components. Besides protecting the interface against lightning strikes and surges, the arresters also have to transmit system-relevant signal parameters.The BLITZDUCTOR XT family easily masters this task: The modules are adapted to the different interfaces, thus provi-ding protection and availability for the signal circuits and system components.

BLITZDUCTOR® XT modules with LifeCheck®

BLITZDUCTOR® XT modules:

Type Features

BXTML2 Protection of two single lines or one pair

BXTML4 Protection of four single lines or two pairs

BXTML.B Lightning current arrester

BXTML.BE Combined arrester for unbalanced interfaces; with common reference potential (earth)

BXTML.BD Combined arrester for balanced inter-faces; electrically isolated, unearthed

BXTML...HF Combined arrester for high-frequency signal circuits

BXTML2...S Protection of two single lines or one pair; additional contacts for direct / indirect shield earthing

BXTML.BDEX Protection of intrinsically safe measu-ring circuits in potentially explosive atmospheres Fine limitation of surges (line-to-line) for protection

against balanced interference

Fine limitation of surges (line-to-earth) for protection against unbalanced interference

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Thanks to comprehensive tests carried out in our in-house test laboratory, BLITZDUCTOR XT complies with all relevant national and international occupational health and safety, explosion and fire protection standards. The certificates are available on the relevant product site at www.dehn.de.

BLITZDUCTOR® XT modules

SIL Safety Integrity Level (Germany)

UL Underwriter Laboratories Inc. (USA)

CSA Canadian Standards Association (Canada)

IEC Ex International Electrotechnical Commission SystemVdS Vertrauen durch Sicherheit (Germany)

GOST Gossudarstwenny Standart (Russia)ATEX Explosion protection (EU) HazLoc CSA and USA Hazardous Locations Standards

• Approval existing

Type Part No. Max. continuous opera-ting d.c. voltage UC

Nominal current IL SPD class Approval

SIL VdS UL

BXT ML4 B 180 920 310 180 V 1.2 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML4 BE 5 920 320 6.0 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BE 12 920 322 5 V 0.75 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BE 24 920 324 33 V 0.75 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BE 36 920 336 45 V 1.8 A1) 1 • • • • • • – •

BXT ML4 BE 48 920 325 54 V 0.75 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BE 60 920 326 70 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BE 180 920 327 180 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BD5 920 340 6.0 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BD 12 920 342 15 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BD 24 920 344 33 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BD 48 920 345 54 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BD 60 920 346 70 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BD 180 920 347 180 V 0.75 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BC 5 920 350 6.0 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML4 BC 24 920 354 33 V 0.75 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML4 BE C 12 920 362 15 V 0.1 A1) 1 • • • • • – – –

BXT ML4 BE C 24 920 364 33 V 0.1 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML4 BE HF 5 920 370 6.0 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BD HF 5 920 371 6.0 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML4 BD HF 24 920 375 33 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML2 B 180 920 211 180 V 1.2 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML2 BD 180 920 247 180 V 0.75 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML2 BE S 5 920 220 6.0 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML2 BE S 12 920 222 15 V 0.75 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML2 BE S 24 920 224 33 V 0.75 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML2 BE S 36 920 226 45 V 1.8 A1) 1 – – • – – • – –

BXT ML2 BE S 48 920 225 54 V 0.75 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML2 BD S 5 920 240 6.0 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML2 BD S 12 920 242 15 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML2 BD S 24 920 244 33 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML2 BD S 48 920 245 54 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • – • •

BXT ML2 BE HFS 5 920 270 6.0 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML2 BD HFS 5 920 271 6.0 V 1.0 A1) 1 • • • • • • • •

BXT ML2 BD DL S 15 920 243 17 V 0.4 A2) 1 • • – • • – – •

BXT ML4 MY 110 920 388 Line - PG 85 V 3 A3) 2 – – – – – – – –

BXT ML4 MY 250 920 389 Line - PG 320 V 3 A3) 2 – • – – – – – •

BXT ML2 MY E 110 920 288 Line - PG 85 V 3 A3) 2 – – – – – – – –

BXT ML2 MY 250 920 289 Line - PG 320 V 3 A3) 2 – – – – – – – –

BXT ML4 BD EX 24 920 381 33 V 0,5 A3) 2 – • – • • – • •

BXT ML2 BD S EX 24 920 280 33 V 0,5 A3) 2 – – – • • – – –

BXT ML4 BC EX 24 920 384 33 V 0,5 A3) 2 – • – • • – • •

BXT ML2 BD HF EX 6 920 538 6 V 4,8 A3) 2 – • – • • – – –

HazLoc GOSTCSAATEX IEC Ex

1) at 45 °C 2) at 70 °C 3) at 80 °C

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The right arrester for every interface and signal: To find the right arrester for the applications and signal circuits to be protected, please refer to our online selection guide at www.dehn.de/selectionGuide.

BLITZDUCTOR® XT selection guide according to interface / signal

BLITZDUCTOR® XTU with actiVsense® technology:The actiVsense technology automatically detects the operating voltage and optimally adapts the voltage protection level to this voltage.The marked interfaces are protected by BLITZDUCTOR XTU with actiVsense technology.

InterfaceSignal

Four-pole module

Two-pole module

0-20 mA, 4-20 mA (also with HART) 920 324 920 224 •

4-20 mA (also with HART) according to NAMUR recommendation NE 21 or EN 61000-4-5, open-circuit voltage 1 kV line-PG

920 344 920 244 •

a/b lines 920 347 •

ADVANT 920 370 920 270

ADSL 920 347 920 247 •

ADSL 2+ 920 347 •

Binary signals 920 320 – 327 920 220 – 225

Bitbus 920 370 920 270

BLN 920 342920 345

920 242920 245

CAN bus (data line only) 920 371 920 271 •

C bus (Honeywell) 920 371 920 271 •

Data Highway Plus 920 342 920 242 •

Delta Net Peer Bus 920 370 920 270

Datex-P 920 375

Device Net (data line only) 920 371 920 271 •

Dupline 920 243 •

E1 920 375

E bus (Honeywell) 920 345 920 245 •

EIB 920 310 920 211

Electro-acoustic systems 920 347

ET 200 920 370 920 270

Ex (i) measuring circuits 920 381 920 538

Fieldbus Foundation 920 344 920 244 •

Fieldbus Foundation Ex (i) 920 381 920 538

FIPIO/FIPWAY 920 344 920 244

FIP I/O 920 370 920 270

FSK 920 371 920 271 •

Genius I/O Bus 920 342 920 242

HDSL up to 30 dBm at 600 W 920 375

IEC bus (RS 485) 920 371 920 271 •

INTERBUS-INLINE (I/O) 920 345 •

Interbus INLINE remote bus 920 371 920 271 •

K bus 920 344 920 244

KBR energy bus 920 370 920 270

KNX bus 920 310 920 211

ISDN S0 920 375 •

ISDN S2m / U2m 920 375 •

ISDN UK0 / UP0 920 347 920 247 •

LON TP/XF 78 TP/FTT 10 up to 1 A and TP/LPT10 TP/FTT 10

920 340920 345920 371

920 240920 245920 271

LUXMATE bus 920 344 920 244 •

M bus 920 345 920 245 •

InterfaceSignal

Four-pole module

Two-pole module

MODBUS 920 371 920 271 •

Modem M1 920 322 920 222

MPI bus 920 371 920 271 •

N1 LAN 920 371920 370

920 271920 270

N2 bus (Johnson Controls, LON, FTT 10)

920 371 920 271

Optocoupler interface 920 364

Procontic CS31 (RS 232) 920 322

Procontic T200 (RS 422) 920 371 •

PROFIBUS-DP/FMS 920 371 920 271 •

PROFIBUS-PA 920 344 920 244 •

PROFIBUS-PA Ex (i) 920 381 920 538

PROFIBUS SIMATIC NET 920 371 920 271 •

PSM-EG-RS 422 920 371 •

PSM-EG-RS 485 920 371 920 271 •

Rackbus (RS 485) 920 371 920 271 •

R bus 920 340 920 240 •

RS 485 920 371 920 271 •

RS 422, V11 920 371 920 271 •

S bus 920 370 920 270

SafetyBUS p 920 371 920 271 •

SDLC 920 370 920 270

Securilan-LON-BUS 920 340 920 240

SDSL 920 375 •

SHDSL 920 375 920 211 •

SIGMASYS 920 345920 325

920 245920 225

SINEC L1 920 370 920 270

SINEC L2 920 370 920 270

SS97 SINIS (RS 232) 920 322 920 222

SUCONET 920 340 920 240 •

T-DSL 920 347 920 247 •

Telephones, system telephones, e.g. Siemens, HICOM, Alcatel

920 347 920 247 •

Temperature measurementPT 100, PT 1000, Ni 1000, NTC, PTC

920 382 920 222

Temperature measurement Ex (i) 920 384

Telecommunications systems 920 347 920 247 •

TTL 920 322 920 222 •

TTY 920 364920 362

TTY 4-20 mA 920 324 920 224

Universal lightning equipotential bonding 920 310 920 211

V 24 (RS 232 C) 920 322

VDSL 920 310 920 211 •

Video (two-wire) 920 371 920 271 •

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Accessory for BLITZDUCTOR® XT

Accessory for use in non-hazardous areas

1 BXT M4 E earthing moduleThe plugged-in earthing module connects all lines connec-ted to the BLITZDUCTOR XT base part with the equipoten-tial bonding system. It allows to directly earth unused wires that are already connected to the base part.

• TobepluggedintoBLITZDUCTORXTbaseparts• Easytouse• Quickretrofittingofaprotectionmodulebysimply replacing the earthing module

2 BXT M4 T test / disconnection moduleThe plugged-in test / disconnection module interrupts the cable run of the lines connected to the BLITZDUCTOR XT base part and leads them to a test socket at the front of the module. This allows to carry out measurements in the system without removing the lines from the base part.

• TobepluggedintoBLITZDUCTORXTbaseparts• Easymaintenanceandtroubleshooting• Measuringlinesareavailableasaccessory

3 SAK BXT LR shield terminalsTwo spring terminals for the protected and unprotected side of a BLITZDUCTOR XT arrester ensure permanent low-impedance shield contact in a signal circuit. An insulating cap allows indirect shield earthing.

• Capableofcarryinglightningcurrents• Low-impedanceflatconductor• Flexiblespringterminal

4 DEHNrecord test deviceThe portable DEHNrecord test device with LifeCheck sensor can be used for fast and easy testing of arresters for preloading. It features visual and acoustic indication. The integrated USB connection and the database software allow to document the test results. The hand-held device parameterises arresters for condition monitoring.

DRC LC M3+:• Hand-helddevice,easytransportandoperation• Databaseallowsdocumentationoftestresults• Easyandfastparameterisationofarrestersfor condition monitoring

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5 DEHNrecord condition monitoring systemThe DIN rail mounted device with integrated LifeCheck sensor is used for condition monitoring of max. ten BLITZDUCTOR XT arresters. A three-coloured LED and a re-mote signalling contact indicate the condition of the arrester. Thefree„StatusDisplayandServiceConsole“softwarecanbeoptionallyusedviaanRS485interfaceconverter(onlyDRCMCMXT).

DRC SCM XT:• Upto10BXTarresterscanbemonitoredinsmall-sized systems• Remotesignallingcontact(breakcontact)

DRC MCM XT:• Upto150BXTarresterscanbemonitoredinlarge-scale systems;withbuswiringofmax.15MCMXTmodules• RS485interfaceintegrated• Remotesignallingcontact(break/makecontact)

6 USB-NANO-485 USB interface converterUSB-NANO-485convertssignalsbetweenUSBandRS-485.The interface converter is specifically designed for two-wire RS-485buses.LEDsintegratedintheconverterindicateoperation (yellow), receiver (green) and transmitter (red). USB-NANO-485isideallysuitedforusewithnotebooks,however, stationary use is also possible.

• Compactdimensions• LEDindication• Terminalresistancesadjustableviaswitch

Accessory for use in hazardous areas

7 Partition for BLITZDUCTOR XT Ex (i) base parts: TW DRC MCM EXCertain conditions must be fulfilled when installing BLITZDUCTOR XT Ex (i) modules in intrinsically safe circuits. In accordance with EN 60079-11 a minimum distance of 50 mm must be maintained between bare conductive parts of terminals in intrinsically and non-intrin-sically safe circuits. When using the Ex (i) partition of type TWDRCMCMEX,thisminimumdistancebetweentheterminals is also maintained if the surge protective devices are arranged directly next to one other.

• Allowsdevicesfornon-intrinsicallycircuitstobeplaced directly next to Ex (i) circuits • Suitableformountingrailswithaheightof7.5mm and 15 mm• Easyinstallationbysimplysnappingthepartitiononto a mounting rail

8 Switchbox for information technology systems (ITAK) Typically, ITAKs are a combination of enclosure, arresters and terminals or shield terminals. The arresters installed in the switchbox are tested to ATEX and FISCO requirements. The switchboxes can be designed to customer needs.

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... petrochemical plants

In refineries crude oil is processed into liquid gas, petrol, kerosene,heatingoilandbitumen.Modernpipelinesystemsconnect refineries with consumers such as industrial parks and ensure trouble-free transport of the products. To ensure that processes run smoothly even during a thunderstorm, the process industry relies on DEHN. Surge arresters with condi-tion monitoring are used for protecting the control systems: Space-saving DIN rail mounted BLITZDUCTOR XT arresters foruseinintrinsicallysafecircuits.TheDEHNrecordMCMXTcondition monitoring system indicates imminent arrester overload, ensuring that service measures can be taken in time.

DEHN protects the process industry.

BLITZDUCTOR® XT protects …

... level-crossing protection systems

Level crossings are critical points that must be reliably protected. Completely electronic level crossing protection systems are sensitive to surges and the peripheral elements are often far away from the signal distributor.

Together with industrial companies and German Federal Railways, DEHN developed a lightning and surge protection system for railway signalling equipment. This system includes BLITZDUCTORBXTML4BE36combinedarrestersforinfor-mationtechnologysystems,theDEHNrecordMCMXTcon-dition monitoring system and type 2 DEHNguard arresters for power supply systems. These surge protective devices can be flexiblyusedaccordingtothephysicalsystemstructure.Thisprotection concept was approved by the German Federal Railway Authority.

DEHN protects railway traffic.

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... wind turbines

Due to their exposed location and height, wind turbines are prone to lightning strikes which may damage the rotor blades or electrical and electronic components. The con-sequences are downtime and high repair costs. To ensure uninterrupted operation and amortisation of the high investment costs, wind turbines must be integrated in a lightning and surge protection concept.

Leading wind turbine manufacturers rely on lightning and surge protection equipment from DEHN, a market leader with long-standing experience and international presence. DEHN not only offers surge protective devices, but also ex-ternal lightning protection systems including air-termination systems, down conductors and earth-termination systems. New customised solutions are also developed. The protec-tion of pitch controls and data systems by BLITZDUCTOR XT combined arresters, e.g. for measuring the wind speed and direction, is a good example.

DEHN protects investments in wind turbines.

... hazard warning systems

If lightning strikes or surges destroy hazard warning systems, safety-relevant functions of the system may fail. Emergency call or fire alarm systems are longer available, representing a substantial hazard to human life. Surges also frequently cause false alarms and thus high costs. For these reasons, it is essential to integrate hazard warning systems in a lightning and surge protection concept.

Hazard warning system manufacturers have tested and approved BLITZDUCTOR XT combined arresters. These arrestersarealsoVdS-certified.

DEHN protects human life in dangerous situations.

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Our promise

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DEHN protects Ourkeyobjectiveistoprotectworkersandmaterialassets.It was our pioneering spirit and innovative ideas that have defined our company for more than 100 years and made us a market leader with more than 1,400 employees. Our productsanddevelopmentsreflectourmarketfeasibility,commitment and ideas.

As early as in 1923 our founder Hans Dehn started production of external lightning protection and earthing components to optimise the protection of buildings and installations. In 1954, we launched the first series of surge protective devices. Constant further development of these devices ensures safe operation and permanent availability of electrical and electronic installations. Also in the 1950s, our third sector, safety equipment, was added to our portfolio.

The Bavarian town of Neumarkt is the heart of our activi-ties where product managers and developers advance our protection technologies. Here we manufacture our high-quality safety products.

We offer the best solutionOur concern is to be a reliable and fair partner for our industrial, commercial and technical customers all over the world. To this end, we always focus on the best solution to protection problems. Our sales teams in Germany and our global network of 11 subsidiaries as well as more than 70 international sales partners are committed to competent and customer-oriented distribution of our products. Pro-ximity and close contact with our customers is of utmost importance to us, be it on-site support by our experienced field staff team, our telephone hotline or personal contact at trade fairs.

In hundreds of seminar, workshops and conferences held every year throughout the world we impart practical know-ledge on products and solutions. Our specialised book “LightningProtectionGuide”andourbrochureswillbroa-den your practical knowledge. Or visit us at www.dehn.de for information around the clock.

Our test laboratory is equipped with a direct current source andaPVsimulator.Customersuseourlaboratorytotest,for example, the lightning current carrying capability of PVmountingsystems.Wealsoperformimpulsecurrenttests on inverters for our customers. Take advantage of our knowledgetooptimiseyourprotectionsolutionsforPVsystems.

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DS143/E/0312 © Copyright 2012 DEHN + SÖHNE

Surge ProtectionLightning ProtectionSafety EquipmentDEHN protects.

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Tel. +49 9181 906-0Fax +49 9181 [email protected]

DEHN + SÖHNEGmbH + Co.KG.

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